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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • May 23, 2022 Current Affairs
1.
National Geographic Society has installed the "world's highest weather station" on which mountain?
Kangchenjunga
Makalu
Mount Everest
Mount Godwin Austen
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Geographic Society has installed the "world's highest weather station" on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena.

2.
The International Tea Day is being celebrated on which date?
May 22
May 20
May 21
May 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Tea Day is celebrated on May 21 every year.

3.
What is the surplus transfer by the RBI to the Government for 2021-22?
Rs 78784 crores
Rs 99500 crores
Rs 30307 crores
Rs 20201 crores
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will transfer Rs 30,307 crore as surplus to the government for 2021-22.

4.
73.9mn Indians at Risk of Suffering from Increased Hunger Level by 2030 by which year?
2025
2030
2035
2040
Answer: Option
Explanation:
With Climate Change (CC) effect, this number will change to 90.6 million in 2030, and 44.9 in 2050.

5.
What is the theme for World Metrology Day 2022?
Measurement for Health
Metrology in the Digital Era
Constant evolution of the International System of Units
The International System of Units - Fundamentally better
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for World Metrology Day 2022 is Metrology in the Digital Era.

6.
Which company successfully tested its Kalam-100 rocket that will power the Vikram-1 rocket's third stage/engine?
Dhruva Space
Bellatrix Aerospace
Pixxel
Skyroot Aerospace
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Private sector rocket maker Skyroot Aerospace Private Ltd successfully tested its Kalam-100 rocket that will power the Vikram-1 rocket's third stage/engine.

7.
Who has been replaced by Biplab Deb as Tripura Chief Minister?
Satyadev Narayan
Basavaraj Bommai
Manik Saha
Ratan Lal Nath
Answer: Option
Explanation:
State BJP president Dr Manik Saha has been named as the new Chief Minister of Tripura.

8.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is being celebrated on which date?
May 21
May 23
May 20
May 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly, in its resolution, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

9.
Which country is the top-most investor in India during the fiscal year 2021-22?
Singapore
UAE
USA
Netherlands
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore was the topmost investor in India the fiscal year 2021-22, accounting for 27% of the FDI, followed by the US at 18% and Mauritius at 16%.

10.
What is the name of the author and journalist who has won the William E. Colby Award 2022?
Wesley Morgan
Danish Siddiqui
Kurt Vonnegut
Ernest Hemingway
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Author and journalist, Wesley Morgan has won the William E. Colby Award 2022 for his military and intelligence writing.

11.
Which is the venue of the WEF Annual meeting 2022?
Geneva
Davos
Paris
New York
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is set to hold its Annual Meeting 2022 in the Switzerland town of Davos from May 22 to 26.

12.
NDB issued CNY how many billion Bond in China Interbank Bond Market?
5
9
3
7
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The New Development Bank issued a Chinese yuan 7 billion bond (about USD 1.04 billion) in the China Interbank Bond Market with a 3-year maturity period.

13.
Which bank imposed a Rs 29.79 lakh Penalty on Unimoni Financial Services?
RBI
BOB
SBI
PNB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a penalty of Rs 29.79 lakhs on Unimoni Financial Services Limited for non-compliant with norms on Small-Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) requirements.

14.
Who has won the 1st prize for the Amazon Smbhav Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022?
Mukush Ambani
Ratan Tata
Gautam Adani
Subhash Ola
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Subhash Ola has won the 1st prize for the Amazon Smbhav Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022.

15.
The central government announced that India has recorded how much highest ever annual FDI inflow during FY22?
$81.57 billion
$83.57 billion
$85.57 billion
$82.57 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The central government announced that India has recorded the highest ever annual FDI inflow of $83.57 billion during FY22.